2026 Week 1: Game of the Week

What better way to start the season than with a rematch of the last game of the 2025 season? This week’s Game of the Week features last year's Champ, Dominique, and runner up, Austin. The projections couldn't make this matchup much closer.

Austin: 112.10
Dominique: 113.80

Austin enters the matchup led by an all-pro cast of Jayden Daniels, Jonathan Taylor, A.J. Brown, Garrett Wilson, and Tyler Warren. They are joined by fellow rookies Jeremiyah Love who has an undiscosed injury and Carnell Tate who was great in college, but hoping for a good performance from his second year QB Cam Ward.

Dominique counters with a veteran lineup of Trevor Lawrence, Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown, DeVonta Smith, D.J. Moore, Dallas Goedert and Travis Etienne. Dominique may not have the flashiest lineup, but this is a team that already knows what it takes to beat Austin when the stakes are highest.

Last year's championship battle should still be fresh on Austin's mind as he missed out on the chance to be the first back-to-back Thumper Champ. He has the opportunity to get redemption, while Dominique gets a chance to remind everyone who walked away with the trophy.

With less than two fantasy points separating them in the projections, this one could come down to a kicker on Monday night.

Commissioner's Pick: Austin in a close one!